WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 | 4001 | 377 | 157 | 154 | 0.78 | 2.71 | 5.53 | 1.59 |
| WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 | 4001 | 377 | 157 | 154 | 0.78 | 2.71 | 5.53 | 1.59 |
The measurement of the WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 should be used.
WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2
The WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 is a 4 TB SATA hard drive from Western Digital from the WD RE4 series. This hard drive is known for its high capacity and reliability and is designed for use in demanding applications such as servers, workstations and enterprise storage systems. Here is the detailed information about this model:
1. General description
The WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 is a 4 TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive specifically designed for use in professional and mission-critical applications. It offers high capacity designed for large data sets and demanding workloads. The hard drive is part of the WD RE4 series, known for its robustness, reliability and performance in a wide range of environments.
2. Technical details
Basic Specifications
- Model name: WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2
- Capacity: 4 TB (4,000 GB usable)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
- Speed: 7,200 rpm
- Cache: 64 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms
- Average read/write speed:
- Read: Up to 150 MB/s
- Write: Up to 140 MB/s
Perfomance
- Sequential Read Speed: Up to 150 MB/s, enabling high performance for reading large files and quickly loading applications.
- Sequential Write Speed: Up to 140 MB/s, supports fast writing operations and is well suited for storing and editing large amounts of data.
- Random Read/Write Speed: Good performance for random reads and writes, improving overall system performance when accessing many small files.
Reliability
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): High MTBF, which indicates long life and reliability, especially in demanding environments.
- Warranty: Typically 5 year limited warranty from Western Digital.
- Lifetime: Designed for use in enterprise environments, servers and workstations where high reliability and durability are required.
3. Functions
- SATA III interface: Uses the SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface for high data transfer rates. It is backwards compatible with older SATA versions, allowing use in different systems.
- RAFF (Rotational Vibration Safeguard) technology: Uses RAFF technology to optimize performance under vibration and shock conditions, which is especially important in server and enterprise environments.
- Advanced Format (AF): Supports Advanced Format (4K sectors), which improves storage space usage efficiency and optimizes performance on large hard drive sizes.
- Low Power Consumption: Designed to minimize power consumption, which is especially beneficial in server and data center environments.
- Silent Operation: Designed for quiet operation to minimize noise during operation.
4. Scope of application
- Enterprise Storage Systems: Ideal for use in enterprise storage solutions where high capacity and reliability are required.
- Server: Ideal as a storage solution for servers where large amounts of data need to be processed and stored.
- Workstations: Can be used in workstations that require high storage capacity and fast data access, such as for media production or data analysis.
- Backup solutions: Can be used as a backup hard drive for large amounts of data to store backup copies and archives.
- Datacenter: Well suited for use in data centers where high reliability and performance are important.
5. Additional information
- Compatibility: The hard drive is compatible with all systems that support a 3.5-inch SATA port, including servers, workstations, and enterprise storage solutions.
- Installation: Installation is done by installing the hard drive into a free 3.5" bay and connecting the SATA data and power cable. Most operating systems will automatically recognize the hard drive and it can then be formatted and used.
- Operating temperature range: The hard drive can operate in a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C. Adequate cooling is important to avoid overheating and extend the life of the hard drive.
Summary
The WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 is a 4 TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive known for its high capacity, reliability and performance. With a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM, a cache of 64 MB and average read and write speeds of up to 150 MB/s and 140 MB/s respectively, it offers excellent performance for enterprise storage systems, servers and workstations. The hard drive is ideal for applications that require high storage capacity and reliability, such as databases, backup solutions and data centers.
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WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2.
The WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD4000FYYZ-01UL1B2 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.